'96 Bulls in a Classic Teams myLeague on 2K

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Bulls get the '72 Knicks in the first round.

Watch as they try to overcome a 12 point 4th quarter deficit to avoid the game 1 upset.

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The Knicks try to make this a series by winning their first home game.

The Knicks had a great chance here and were up by 8 with 6 minutes left in the game. But the Bulls would hold the Knicks to 6 pts the rest of the way, going on a 21-6 run and win by 7.

Jordan was POG with 33 pts, 6 rebs, 10 assts and 2 stls. Pippen and Kukic added 21 and 14 respectively. The Knicks had 4 players in double figures lead by Walt Frazier who finished with 20 pts 4 assts, 3 stls. WIllis Reed had 18-8.

Down 0-3, the Knicks never really recovered and the Bulls go on to win Game 4 to sweep the series and go to round 2 where they will face the '97 Miami Heat.

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GAME 1 EAST SEMIS OVERTIME CLASSIC. '96 Bulls vs' 97 Heat. Alonzo Mourning and the Heat try to steal game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. #nba2k19 #NBA2K20 #classicteams #96bulls #miamiheat @miamiheat

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The Miami Heat always prove to be a tough team for Jordan's Bulls over the years. Its because of their defensive intensity and fighting attitude, and it was on display in this one.





Heat and Bulls start a tightly contested affair, and with Tim Hardaway and Alonzo Mourning hitting their stride, the Heat come out on top by 4 after the first half. Mourning was strong on the offensive boards, and led the way for the Heat inside with 11 pts and 10 rebs at the half. Jordan struggled, with Pippen picking up the slack scoring 19 first half points.





Mourning continued his solid play in the 3rd, but the Bulls bench stepped up as their starters took a rest later in the quarter. Bulls grabbed the lead after a 3pt play from Steve Kerr. Bulls come back on top after the third, 84-82.





The Bulls jumped fast on the Heat in the fourth, and managed to keep the Heat at bay, leading by 10 with 5 minutes to go. But the Heat displayed their toughness and determination here, slowly chomped away at the lead, led by Majerle and Mashburn. The Bulls were leading by 2 with 5 secs to go. But a spectacular alley-oop play from Hardaway to Majerle on the inbounding pass tied the game and the game went to overtime.

THis was a great tough game who went to the team with enough grit and execution in the end.

Stat lines:
Michael Jordan 33 pts (13/28 FG), 2 rebs, 9 assts
Pippen 33 pts, 6 rebs, 5 assts, 4 steals, 3 blocks
Kerr 18 pts, Kukoc 15 pts, Rodman 10 rebs

Mourning 27 pts, 17 rebs, 3 stls, 2 blks
T.Hardaway 23 pts 12 assts
Majerle 23 pts, 3rebs, 6 assts, 4 stls
Mashburn 21 pts, PJ Brown 12 pts, 12 rebs

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Jordan refuses the lose!

Bulls try to even the series here after losing Game 1 at home.


Jordan set the tone and came out shooting, was missing early, but scored 10 straight points to end the quarter. Bulls up 30-24 after one. In the second quarter, the Heat hung tough and managed to keep within striking distance. Majerle, Hardaway and Mashburn all attacked the basket, made some big shots, and actually tied the game with 4 mins to go. They would end the half with the Heat trailing the Bulls just by 2.





Jordan had 22 pts at the half, seemingly determined to win this game and avoid going down 0-2.





In the 3rd quarter, the Bulls looked to stay in command, growing their lead to double digits. The Heat would not go away easy and went on a 20-8 run late to trim the deficit to 1 going into the fourth quarter.





In the 4th quarter, Scottie Pippen started aggressive, taking over the offense as Jordan took his usual rest at the start of the quarter. He was hot early, but the Heat just would not go away, even tying the game halfway thru. It was remained close, and was just 3 point game for the Bulls with less than 2 mintues left. Jordan would not be denied however, scoring the next basket for a 5 pt cushion to lead the Bulls to victory.








Jordan was player of the game, coming up huge with 48 pts, 4 rebs, 9 assts, 5 stls and 1 blk. Pippen added 22, Harper 12. Rodman had 13 rebs, with 5 stls and 1 blk. The heat had 6 players in double figures, led by Hardaway with 17 pts and 11 assts. Mourning struggled in this game, had 14 pts, 11 rebs.

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I had this game in the backburner, and given it was the holidays with not much time to play and post anything else, i though i would just go ahead and post it.

It was a game i played against the great Larry Bird and the Celtics. He got the best of me this time around, and he had a great solid game.

https://youtu.be/O0mg7O7fENM

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Game 4 of the Heat Bulls Semifinals.

Heat trying to extend the series and led by as much as 17 points in the half. THe Bulls rallied in the second half but the Heat still held as much as a 9 point lead in the 4th quarter. The Bulls conitnues to push on and came to within 1 point with less than 2 minutes to go.

It was a tight end game that came to an all too familiar heartbreak for ALonzo Mourning and the Heat.

POG. Michael Jordan. 55 pts 4 rebs, 7 assts, 4 stls.

Mourning had 24 pts 19 rebs 5 blks. He did all he can for his team here. Mashburn and Majerle had 18 & 16 pts respectively.

Hardaway and Majerele fouled out in this game, and that was pivotal for the Bulls victory.

Bulls later go on to win the series and move on to the Eastern conference finals where they will meet...


the '93 Bulls.

https://youtu.be/BFmGExEAiOg

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Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

'96 Bulls vs ' 93 Bulls

Jordan96 vs Jordan93.

Game 1 at the United Center.

'96 Bulls overcame a 10pt lead in the 4th quarter and a triple-double from Jordan93 (27-11-12) to win this one.

It was a good competitive game with the game tied about 5 mins to go in the 4th.

Crucial play of the game: a 3pt play from Jordan96 with about 3 mins to go, leading to a 4 pt cushion and Jordan93 fouling out of the game.

Pog: Jordan96 with 42 pts 3 rebs 11 assts 6steals.

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The '96 Bulls seemed to be on their way to a 2-0 lead in this series for most of this game, but the '93 Bulls would not go away easy, not with Jordan93 around.

The '96 Bulls came out hot and aggressive, led 20-4 to start the game. They looked very confident and in complete control. But Jordan93 would get hot and went on to score 10 straight points to end the period. Lead is down to just 6 after one quarter.

In the second quarter, the '96 Bulls continued to dominate defensively, and went up by as much as 13 with less than 3 minutes to go. The '93 Bulls got in a little groove towards the end, but they still trailed 48-38 at the half.

Jordan93 again led all scorers with 22 at the half. Jordan96 had 15.

The third quarter, the '96 Bulls again were hot, going up by as much as 13, but midway, the '93 Bulls started to get a rhythm, and the '96 Bulls started missing. Game tied at 57 with 6 minutes to go. After a timeout, the '96 Bulld again went ahead by 7 on a 3 pointer by Steve Kerr aith less than 5 minutes to go. Steve Kerr had another late 3 pointer in the quarter to keep the '96 Bulls lead at 10 going into the 4th quarter.

The fourth quarter was a different story with the '93 Bulls mounting a comeback. Jordan93 and co. fought their way back with hustle and grit. The combination of Horace Grant and Stacey King inside helped the Bulls dominate the offensive boards, giving them plenty of second chances. It was just a 1 point game with less than a minute to go.

Both sides exchanged scoreless possessions. On the '96 Bulls last play, it was Jordan vs. Jordan. Jordan96 had Jordan93 in the post, and with their shot clock winding down, he hit a fadeaway jumper with 7.8 seconds left to hit with what appeared to be the gamewinner.

However the '93 Bulls had different plans.

In the ensuing play, somehow they got Scottie Pippen93 open from the top of the key and he hit the game-tying basket with 3.1 secs to go. Jordan96 couldnt get a decent shot in the end, as he was tightly guarded by Jordan93 and the game goes into overtime.

Overtime was about who wanted it most and it seemed it was a Stacey King who did. He scored the first 4 points of OT with hustle and offensive rebounding. The '96 Bulls answered back with 2 FT's from Jordan96 and Rodman with his own offensive putback. On the next possession, BJ Armstrong hit a big 3 pointer of a double team on Jordan93 in the post. Pippen96 answered with a beautiful drive off an assist from MJ. In the ensuing play, Jordan93 scored on a 3-pt play off Jordan96's 5th, and that gave them a 4 point lead. This seemed to be enough cushion for the '93 Bulls the rest of the way.


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Crucial Game 3 with the series tied 1-1. This time at the Chicago stadium.

The '93 Bulls came out strong in this game. THey started 6-0 in the first 2 minutes, and held on to a 9 point lead after the 1st quarter. Pippen93 was the spark, scoring 16 in teh 1st period alone, on 7/9 shooting.

In the second period, the 96 Bulls bench came to play. Toni Kukoc, who has pretty much been a nonfactor in the series thus far, came in and scored 14 pts in the 2nd quarter, including 2/2 from 3-pts. The '93 Bulls would rally behind hot shooting from their guards. They led by as much as 11 points until Jordan96 came alive, helping the '96 Bulls tie the game with 1:28, and continue being up, to lead by 6, 53-47 going in to the half.

Jordan93 and Jordan96 continue their duel, scoring 12 and 17 pts, respectively. Xfactors however were Pippen93 with 19, and Kukoc with 14 at the half.

In the 3rd, the '96 Bulls went on a quick run to grow the lead to double digits early on. The '93 Bulls would soon find their bearings though, both on offense and defense. They were led by BJ Armstrong in the quarter, who scored 12 in the 3rd. The '93 Bulls were able to tie the game with 1 minute to go, and end up ahead 75-71 going into the 4th quarter.

The '96 Bulls quickly pounced in the 4th, tying the game within one minute. THey would remain close over the next few minutes, until the '96 BUlls gained an upperhand after a 3 from Steve Kerr in the corner with 8 mins to go. Execution of the '96 Bulls got cripser and crisper as the period went by, while the '93 Bulls kept turning the ball over. The lead of the '96 Bulls reached 11 with 4 minutes to go. Pippen93 led a rally to bring the '93 Bulls to within 3 with 3 minutes to go.

Crucial play came with 2:23 remaining and the '96 Bulls were up by 5 at that time. Jordan96 was fouled by Jordan93 on a drive, and while Jordan96 only made one free throw, it was actually Jordan93's 5th foul, and Jordan96 took advantage of that. He scored the team's last 6 points, easily beating the foul trouble laiden Jordan93, and the '96 Bulls go on to win 105-93 to take a 2-1 lead in this series.

POG: Jordan96 36 pts 2 rebs 10 assts 3stls 1 blk. Pippen96 added 18 pts, 9 assts. Toni Kukoc finished with 17 pts.

Jordan93 struggled here. Finished with 22 pts on 10/23 shooting. He added 7 rebs 7 assts, 5stls. Pippen93 led the team with 29 pts, 5 rebs 7 assts, 4 stls.

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Game 4. Will Jordan93 fight back to avoid a 3-1 hole in this series?

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The '96 Bulls got the first jump in this one, go up 16-10 midway thru the first quarter. Jordan93 would score the team's next 8 pts to keep them close, while the '96 Bulls continued to execute well. Pippen96 carried his team as Jordan96 sat down on the bench. The '96 Bulls hang on to a 26-20 lead going into the second quarter.

In the second, Pippen96 continued his strong play and kept the '93 Bulls at bay. Jordan96 came back and grew their lead to 9. But again, Jordan93 refused to let them get away. He led a furious Bulls 17-8 rally, including 2 consecutive steals and a breakaway "Jumpman" dunk to tie the game at 45-45 with less than 4 minutes to go. On the next play, Jordan93 steals the ball again (3 steals in this period) and passes it to a breaking Pippen93 who scores on an and-1 layup on the fastbreak.

The '93 Bulls go up by 5 at the half, 60-55.

Both Jordans coming up big in this crucial game. Jordan93 had 21pts 3 rebs 5 assts. Jordan96 countered with 22 pts of his own.

In the 3rd quarter, the '96 Bulls went on an early run to reclaim the lead. The '93 Bulls however kept it close, as BJ Armstrong started hitting his shots scoring 12 in the period. The '93 Bulls stayed ahead to lead by 3 going in to the 4th quarter.

In the fourth quarter, the '93 Bulls gave the first blow, scoring the first 5 pts to increase their lead to 8. Stacey King proved to be a force for them inside, scoring 7 early points. The '96 Bulls stayed close with 3 point shooting and interioir passing, with Jordan96 scoring 10 pts in the period. The '93 Bulls would not be denied however. Jordan93 would put the finishing touches and they would run away with the victory 123-110 to tie the series at 2-2.

Jordan93 came up big with 45 pts, 7 rebs, 11 assists and 8 steals. Stacey King was the MVP in this one, surprisingly dominating the '96 Bulls big men to finish with 24 pts, 13 rebs (5 offensive rebs). Pippen contirbuted 18pts and 13 assts while Armstrong added 13 pts.

Jordan96 had 36 pts and 11 assts, while Pippen93 had 26 and 10 assts. The '96 Bulls had 21 turnovers in this game which turned into 24 pts for the '93 Bulls.

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Series tied 2-2. In the United Center. No Jordan led team has gone down 3-2 to win in 7 games, so this was a crucial game.

The '96 Bulls came out at their defensive best in the 1st quarter. It was tied halfway through the quarter, the '96 Bulls went on an 11-0 run to go up 21-10 less than 2 minutes to go. The '96 Bulls up 28-19 after one. They were scrambling on D, with 6 steals and 2 blocks in this quarter alone.

In the second quarter. the '93 Bulls made it clear they are not going to go away this early. They went on a 12-0 run early and eventually take the lead with 4.5 minutes to go. The '96 Bulls would later regroup to reclaim the lead and take a 5 point lead going into the half, 53-48.

In the 3rd quarter, the '96 Bulls stepped on the gas. Strong play from their bench, Kukoc and Kerr, and explosion by Jordan96 had them lead by as much as 20 in the period. Jordan93 was alone in fighting back, and the '93 Bulls fall behind 86-70 going into the 4th.

The lead grew to 18 starting the 4th quarter. Will the '93 Bulls fight back? THey did, behind a hot BJ Armstrong and Jordan93, to within 9 halfway with plenty of time left in the period. But the '96 Bulls would not be denied. Kerr and Longley gave the extra push and the '96 Bulls runaway with the victory 119-99 to grab a 3-2 series lead.

POG: Jordan96 almost had a quadruple-double, with 33 pts, 10 assts, 10 steals, 8 rebs. There were 4 other players in double digits, led by Pippen with 22. Kerr was next with 17, Harper 15 and Longley 14.

Jordan93 tried with 35 pts 9 rebs 4 asts 2 stls. Pippen93 had 21 pts and 12 assts, BJ had 19.

The series goes back to the Chicago Stadium as Jordan93 tries to avoid elimination.

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Michael Jordan, when leading a playoff 3-2, always clinches the series in 6 and has never had to go to a Game 7.


Also, Michael Jordan has never climbed out of a 2-3 hole to win the series in 7.


So '96 Jordan had history on his side here in this game.


The '96 Bulls started the game exactly how you need to start a game on the road. They started strong, got to an ealry 7-0 lead, to keep the home crowd quiet. Another factor was Pippen93 commiting his 2nd foul with just 3 minutes gone by. Not a good sign for the '93 Bulls. With Jordan93 having to move to the SF spot, Jordan96 took advantage of his mismatches. He would score 14 in the period and the '96 get a good start, carrying a 25-15 advantage going into the 2nd.


Jordan93 would keep his team alive, continuing his hot shooting, had 2 3-pointers early on, and scored a totoal of 16 pts in the quarter alone. The '96 Bulls would keep a balanced attack here with Steve Kerr leading a strong bench play. The home team would close the gap to 5, and it's 49-45 going in to the half.


Jordan93 led everyone with 22 pts, with 4 rebs 3 assts. Jordan96 was no slouch with 19 pts of his own, with 5 assts.


The '93 Bulls came out of the half fighting and went on an early 7-0 run to grab the lead. Over the next few minutes it would be a tight game, with many lead changes. The '96 Bulls would go up by 7 behind strong Bench play from Kukoc and Kerr, but the '93 Bulls would fight right back. THe lead for the '96 Bulls was 3 going in to the 4th quarter.


Last quarter possibly for the '93 Bulls and Jordan93. And they came out strong. THey grab the lead with 8 mins to go on a dunk from King off an assist from Jordan93. Again a back and forth affair in the next few minute. Steve Kerr and BJ Armstrong coming up big for their teams in this game. It was tied with 5 minutes to go.


In the end, it was the '96 Bulls execution that made the difference. Jordan96 and Pippen96 solidified their control of the game and of the series with big baskets in the end. Jordan96's killer instinct was on display in the endgame, and the '96 Bulls would go on to win the game and the series, 108-98.


Jordan96 was the POG. He finished with a 40pt triple-double. 42 pts, 11 assts, and 11 steals. Pippen96 added 19 pts, 3 rebs, 8 assts. Steve Kerr was the X-Factor in this game, and scored 17 pts, including 5 from 3pt range. Him and Kukoc really made an impact in this series with their timely contributions and definitely outclassed their bench counterparts.


Jordan93 had 38 pts, 7 rebs 8 assts, 4 stls, 3 blks in a losing effort. BJ Armstrong finished with 20. Pippen93 was the biggest letdown in this game and the series. He finished with 10 pts 9 assts. He lacked the aggression and did not take advantage of his mismatches against Kukoc when Pippen96 was on the bench.


Its now on the the NBA Finals where they will face the 2019 Warriors, who beat the '86 Lakers in 5 games.

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This is it. The matchup everyone wanted. NBA Finals between Jordan's Bulls and Durant's Warriors.

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The game started out close. The Warriors were hitting their perimeter shots, while the Bulls got some defensive stops leading to transition baskets. Cousins was looking like a big factor, as he helped patrol the lanes and block shots, while being able to attack the basket and score from the outside as well. It was a back and forth affair, and it is just a 2 point advantage for the Warriors after 1, 23-21.

In the second quarter, Kevin Durant started hitting more of his shots early on. Curry also started hitting his crazy outside shots. They would score 11 and 12 pts in the quarter alone and Warrior went up as much as 7 in the period. Pippen though would respond for the Bulls, and switching to SG while Rodman moved to SF, he took advantage of mismatches and would have 14 pts in the period as well. Jordan also helped, and the Bulls claw back, and take a 2 point advantage into the half, 56-54.

Jordan and Durant are deadlocked at 19 pts apiece at the half. Jordan would add 8 assists already as he faced constant double teams.

IN the 3rd quarter, the Warriors started missing shots, and the Bulls took advantage. Grew their lead to as much as 9. Jordan would have a terrific 3rd quarter, scoring 16 points. The Warriors bench came in however and gave a good lift and got them to wtihin 3. The Bulls own bench would respond however, with Kerr and Kukoc actually playing some decent D, and kept them at bay. Bulls lead by 5 going into the 4th, 86-81.

The Warriors would waste no time responding. Boogie Cousins hit a 3, and a long jumper within the first minute of the period to tie it 86-86.

Kukoc, however, would respond in a big way with a record-breaking quarter.

Kukoc would respond with a 3 and layup of his own to bring the Bulls back up by 5. Kukoc continued to be scorching hot in this period, hitting 6 3-pointers (NBA Finals Record) as he got open looks from double teams on Pip and MJ. The Bulls lead would balloon to 10 with his hot shooting. The Warriors would try to come back with their own 3-point arsenal, but they would come up short. Jordan would give the finishing blow, and the Bulls come away with the victory 123-111 to take first blood in this series.

Jordan was POG. 43 pts, 4 rebs, 18 assts, 7 steals. Pippen added 29 pts and 8 assts. Kukoc was no doubt the difference maker here as he finished with 26 pts on 6/10 shooting from 3.

Durant led the Warriors with 32 pts, 4 rebs, 4 assts, 2 blks. He had 5 3-pointers. Curry had 21 pts with 12 assts. Cousins added 19 pts, 8 rebs 2 stls and 3 blks

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CURRY Lifts WARRIORS Over JORDAN's BULLS in Game 2


CHICAGO -- Jordan and the Bulls try to defend homecourt and win Game 2, but the Warriors' deep offensive arsenal would not go away without a fight.

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Game starts out close. Klay Thompson was finding his range early. The Bulls, on the other hand, were finding some holes in the Warriors' interior and getting good outside shots. Durant would catch fire late in the quarter, but Steve Kerr would do the same, scoring 2 consecutive 3's and a buzzer beater to end the quarter with the Bulls up 30-27.

Pippen and Kukoc would start the 2nd hitting their shots, putting the Bulls up by 6. But the Warriors would quickly respond with great team play, and reclaim the lead after a 3-pointer by Curry halfway thru the period. The Warriors would lead by as much as 10, but would be cut down to 5 by halftime behind an active Scottie Pippen who would score 14 in the period.

Warriors lead 55-50 at the half. Durant and Jordan are the leading scorers with 14 and 16, respectively.

In the third quarter, the Bulls would slowly cut into the lead behind Jordan, but the Warriors seem to have the answer everytime the Bulls seemed to be building momentum. They would hit big 3 pointers and long distance shots to keep them at bay. And it was not just the big 3 scoring. The whole team was making their outside shots. The Bulls were able to tie the game with 3.5 minutes to go in the third, but after a Warriors timeout, Durant would score 7 straight points to reclaim the lead. Jordan would end the period though with a 3 point play off Steph Curry, to cut the deficit to 4 at the end of the 3rd period.

Jordan came out aggressive in the 4th, helping the Bulls tie the game early. The Warriors continued to hit their shots however and maintained their lead early on. It just seemed no one was missing, as Curry, Thompson, and Cousins kept hitting their shots. Curry, especially would score 21 4th quarter points here. After Kukoc got the Bulls to within 2 with 3 minutes to go, Steph Curry would score on their next 2 possessions on blazing drives to the basket, and kept the Bulls at bay. Thompson would hit a big three to bring the lead back up to 5 with lesss than 2 minutes to go. The Warriors defense would lock them down the rest of the way and their FT shots.

The Warriors would hang on to win 124-117 to tie the series at 1-1, stealing homecourt advantage.

POG: Stephen Curry - 36 pts, 3 rebs, 10 assts, 2 stls. Durant added 23, but struggled in the 2nd half. Cousins continued to be a problem for the Bulls, had 12 pts and 16 rebs.

Jordan had 39 pts, 16 assts. PIppen added 28 and Longley 17.

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OAKLAND -- The Warriors try to defend homecourt as the series shift to Oakland tied at 1-1.

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THe Bulls were aggressive out of the gate. Ron Harper showed extra intensity defending Steph Curry here after Curry's breakout game in Game 2. While Curry struggled, Klay Thompson was not and started out hot. Boogie Cousins was also aggressive on both ends to start, scoring 10 pts in the period, to go along with a block and steal. Jordan would only score 2 pts here but was great with passing the ball off of constant double teams, and had 8 assits in the period. It's a close one after 1, Warriors up 29-27.\

IN the second quarter, the Warriors would go on an early 12-2 run with good defense and outside shooting. Durant was killing it, scoring 13 pts in the period, leading the Warriors to a double digit lead, as much as 14 pts. Michael Jordan would rally his team however, scoring 11 straight points, and would cut the deficit to 2 going in to the half, 56-54.

Jordan leading the way with 17 pts and 10 assists already. Durant had 18 pts.

IN the third quarter, Steph Curry would erupt. He hit 4/5 3PT en route to a 14 pts quarter. Lead would swell to 9. But Michael Jordan would respond, scoring 20 pts of his own in the period to ignite the Bulls. THey would tie the game at 80 with a steal and breakaway dunk by Harper with 3:43 to go. Jordan and Curry would exchange baskets into the close of the 3rd, and the Warriors hang on to a 1-pt lead going into the 4th.

In the 4th quarter, Kevin Durant appeared to be on the wya to takin gover the game, scoring 7 straight points. But the Bulls would respond, with Jordan continuing to pass out to his teammates on double teams. His teammates would hit their open shots, including a 3 pointer from Pippen to tie the game with 9:20 to go. Durant would immediately repsond with a 3pointer of his own on the next play. Pippen, however would answer back with a 3-pt play off Durant to keep the score tied.

The Warriors would regourp after a timeout. Curry and Durant would respond putting the Warriors up by 5, 107-102 with 5 mins to go. But the '96 Champs kept fighting. THey would tie the game again after a 3 from Kukoc and a breakaway lauyup by Harper after a steal, 109-109. Jordan would then get to work, drawing fouls from Klay and hitting FT's.

It was just a 2 pt advantage for the Bulls with 2 mins to go, when Kukoc hit a big 3-pointer off another Jordan double-team to up the lead to 5. Jordan continued to attack and would get THompson's 5th foul with 1:42 to go and make it a 7-point game for the Bulls. The Bulls would continue to force turnovers the rest of the way, and the Bulls walk away with a 122-113 vctory to reclaim homecourt.

POG: Jordan finished with 46 pts, 20 assists. Kukoc had 22 and Harper 20 for the night. ROdman would have 17 boards.

Kevin Durant had 36 pts, CUrry had 21, THompson 17, but none of them would come up clutch in the end and the Bulls came up with this road win.